Allied Van Lines Review
Looking to hire Allied Van Lines? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of Allied Van Lines, 93 other Tacoma moving companies, and 542 moving companies in Washington.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.39 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
Allied Van Lines boasts over 94 years of experience providing moving services on both a local and global scale. This indicates a deep-rooted presence in the moving industry. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including household moving, long distance moving, cross-country moving, international moving, corporate relocation services, and office moving. It also provides unique services like virtual surveys and a 24-hour customer service. Their approach is centered around customer satisfaction, with 96% reported, and offering personalized moving experiences that are tailored to meet clients' unique needs. Allied Van Lines distinguishes itself by having the largest moving network in the world, which enables them to handle relocations anywhere across the globe effectively. To learn more about moving services in the area, you can visit the list of trusted Tacoma, WA relocation experts.
Our Research
- Analyzed 60 total reviews
- Reviewed 3 social profiles and review listings
- Checked for license verification at FMCSA
- Crunched 202 data points pertaining to the above
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between Allied Van Lines & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 6.40 | ↓ -22.9% | 19 | 17 | 52.8% | |
| Punctuality | 4.63 | ↓ -42.0% | 1 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Affordability | 5.49 | ↓ -27.6% | 3 | 6 | 33.3% | |
| Communication | 5.49 | ↓ -26.1% | 7 | 13 | 35.0% | |
| Stick to Prices | 2.89 | ↓ -51.6% | 1 | 7 | 12.5% | |
| Speed | 6.19 | ↓ -26.7% | 4 | 5 | 44.4% | |
| Friendliness | 8.28 | ↓ -5.2% | 10 | 4 | 71.4% | |
| Will Hire Again | 6.15 | ↓ -23.5% | 20 | 19 | 51.3% | |
| Professionalism | 7.22 | ↓ -11.7% | 16 | 10 | 61.5% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.76 | ↓ -56.8% | 0 | 12 | 0.0% | |
| Precision & Care | 4.76 | ↓ -39.9% | 7 | 15 | 31.8% |
Recent Allied Van Lines Reviews
Quality - 6.40/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 4.63/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.49/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 5.49/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 2.89/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 6.19/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 8.28/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 6.15/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 7.22/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.76/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 4.76/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by Allied Van Lines
- Household Moving
- International Moving
- Virtual Survey
- Long Distance
- Corporate Moving
- Office Moving
- Storage Services
- Portable Storage Containers
- Packing & Supplies
- Military Moves
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 1/10/25)- USDOT: 864601
- MC: 139361
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier
17
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
7
Registered Drivers
1/24/24
Most Recent USDOT Update
143,975
Annual Interstate Miles (2023)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of Allied Van Lines's customer reviews:
10 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 3 reviews
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Contact Allied Van Lines
- 4424 Stct SW Building 26,, Lakewood, WA, 98499
- (253) 343-1290
- https://www.allied.com/local/Fife-Moving-Company
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Why you should trust us
We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Washington.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Washington:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 542 companies that offer moving services in the Washington area.
From these 542 companies, we analyzed a total of 81,931 reviews dating all the way back to February 2006.
We also reviewed a total of 104 state and federal moving licenses from these 542 companies and 1,688 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~81,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 247,449 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 23,391 Tacoma moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Washington moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
